Legal Opinion · Dissent

Rock v. Rock

Court of Appeals of Virginia

Decided September 20, 1988No. 0921-87-2Published

1DissentBaker, J.

I respectfully disagree with the majority’s finding that the trial court erred in dismissing wife’s suit. The majority states that “cohabitation does not require an intent to remain somewhere indefinitely, while domicile does.” I am of opinion that intent is as important in determining the place of “last cohabitation” as it is in determining residency or domicile. I am further of opinion that a person’s intent is a factual issue and that the trial court is the tribunal for the resolution of facts. If a factual determination of intent must be made, our assignment is to review the record and…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. Howe v. HoweSupreme Court of Virginia · 1942
  2. Colley v. ColleySupreme Court of Virginia · 1963
  3. Johnson v. JohnsonSupreme Court of Virginia · 1983
  4. Luhring v. SAM FINLEY, INCORPORATEDSupreme Court of Virginia · 1960
  5. Shaughnessy v. ShaughnessyCourt of Appeals of Virginia · 1985

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